Chapter 1127 : Path to the Stellar Ruins

To be revered as a Great Emperor [a supreme title for a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of power], the Great Emperor of the Celestial Mansion Imperial Star [the sovereign ruler of the Celestial Mansion Imperial Star] must be at the very least a peak-level Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal who has mastered the Great Encompassing realm], and may have even stepped into the half-step Immortal Sage [a realm bordering on the legendary Sagehood] realm.

Noticing the expression on Eldrin Chen's face, the Heaven Wind Path Master [a master of the Path of Heaven Wind] nodded slightly and said, "An existence like the Imperial Lord of the Celestial Mansion [the lord who governs the Celestial Mansion] is among the very few who stand just below the Immortal Sages. It is only proper for us to show respect."

"However, countless Immortals [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] arrive at this Celestial Mansion Imperial Star [the Imperial Star of the Celestial Mansion] at every moment. An Imperial Lord [a lord of the imperial rank] likely has no mind to pay attention to each one. We need not linger; let us proceed directly to the stellar ruins."

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, only now noticing the many Immortals traversing the starry void around them, all heading towards the stellar gate of the Immortal Court [the celestial court governing immortals].

Seeing this, the Heaven Wind Path Master said, "Once we register, we can utilize the power of the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand formation that harnesses cosmic and stellar energies] to teleport to the vicinity of those Stellar Ruins [ancient ruins floating in the starry void]."

With that, the Heaven Wind Immortal [the immortal known as Heaven Wind] immediately led Eldrin Chen into the interior of the Celestial Treasury Star [the Star of Celestial Treasury].

The two registered on the Celestial Treasury Star and then used a Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instantaneous travel across vast distances] to journey to their destination.

Within the starry Universe [the cosmos], space is far less stable than within an Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws], making it possible to traverse the void using Teleportation Formations.

Upon the Celestial Mansion Imperial Star, there exists a Teleportation Formation crafted from Void Gems [precious stones imbued with spatial properties] of Innate [a primordial, heaven-born quality] Spiritual Object [a treasure containing profound spiritual essence] grade. It can transport one instantly across boundless Space-Time [the fabric of reality encompassing both space and time] to the distant shores of the starry expanse. Read, share, and discuss at http://www . audio-novel.com.

However, the Stellar [a celestial body or star in the cosmos, often a world or realm] left behind by the ancient Heavenly Court was located in an exceedingly remote and desolate region.

The two of them journeyed with several transfers before finally arriving via a Teleportation Formation at the nearest immortal-grade Stellar.

After stepping out from the immortal-grade Stellar, Heaven Wind Path Master calculated with his fingers for a moment before speaking. "With our cultivation levels, flying from this Stellar will take another three hundred years to reach the destination."

"Let's take my Crimson Plume Immortal Boat instead."

Eldrin Chen spoke and immediately summoned the Crimson Plume Immortal Boat, carrying them both towards their target.

The Stellar left behind by the ancient Heavenly Court was situated in an extremely remote location, adrift in the boundless void. Without a specific Path Marker [a mystical object that records or points to a specific location in the cosmos] to guide the way, finding it would be nearly impossible.

Fortunately, Heaven Wind Immortal had long ago prepared a contingency. Following the trail through the void, it took them roughly one hundred years of flight to finally locate its position.

"Fellow Daoist, this Crimson Plume Immortal Boat of yours is truly a fine treasure."

As they disembarked from the immortal boat, Heaven Wind Path Master gazed at Eldrin Chen's vessel, his voice tinged with unmistakable envy.

The Crimson Plume Immortal Boat was a specialized flying Immortal Treasure. Its speed surpassed that of a cultivator at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm by threefold, making it a first-rate treasure for long-distance journeys.

This starry expanse was immeasurably vast. Often, the distances between Stellar were so immense that it could take tens or even hundreds of years to travel from one to another.

Furthermore, between some star systems lay desolate Starry Abyss spanning millions of light-years. Crossing these required the consumption of vast stretches of time.

If one possessed an Immortal Ark [a magical vessel capable of traversing the void between stars], it would undoubtedly save an immense amount of time during future travels through the cosmos.

Thinking of this, Heaven Wind Path Master could not help but drool with desire. "If we gain anything from this venture, this old man is determined to purchase a fine Immortal Ark."

Eldrin Chen paid him no heed. Instead, his gaze was fixed on the Stellar growing ever closer before them, his pupils narrowing with a trace of solemnity.

Noticing his expression, Heaven Wind Path Master looked up as well.

With a single glance, Heaven Wind Path Master's countenance shifted slightly.

"This is..."

There, in the boundless void, a dim Stellar drifted. Yet beside it, a dark world, stretching for billions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], loomed ominously.

This dark world, vast and silent, seemed to float alongside the Stellar, casting a palpable shadow of foreboding across the cosmic expanse.

At the boundary between the Stellar [a celestial body imbued with spiritual energy, often a star or planet] and the Netherworld, countless dark Demonic Ship [demonic vessels capable of traversing the void] crossed the void, relentlessly assailing the Stellar Grand Formation [a grand defensive array powered by stellar energies].

"It is a True Demon Domain [a realm forged and ruled by a True Demon, saturated with demonic energy]," he stated.

Heaven Wind Path Master spoke, his expression turning grave.

The paths of Immortals and Demons differ. For Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation], the first realm is called the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the foundational realm for newly ascended immortals]. For a Demonic Cultivator [a cultivator who follows the demonic path] who has fully transformed, their first realm is the True Demon Realm [the foundational realm for a True Demon].

A so-called True Demon Domain [a realm forged and ruled by a True Demon, saturated with demonic energy] is essentially the Path-Field [a personal domain or territory infused with a cultivator's Dao] established by a True Demonic Cultivator [a cultivator who follows the demonic path].

Such a Path-Field [a personal domain or territory infused with a cultivator's Dao] is typically forged by a Demon God [a powerful demonic entity of god-like stature] after refining and sacrificing an entire Great Thousand World [a major world within the cosmic hierarchy]. For more chapters, visit audio-novel-dot-com for the complete novel.

Within it lies an Immortal-grade Demonic Spring [a spring or source that continuously generates demonic energy], capable of endlessly producing Demonic Path [the cultivation arts and principles of the demonic path] miasma, sufficient to sustain the cultivation of an Outer Realm Demon God [a Demon God originating from beyond the known realms].

The True Demon Domain [a realm forged and ruled by a True Demon, saturated with demonic energy] before them was roughly equivalent to an Immortal Vein [a vein of earth that produces immortal-grade spiritual energy] or an Immortal-grade Stellar [a celestial body imbued with spiritual energy, often a star or planet].

The presence of a True Demon Domain [a realm forged and ruled by a True Demon, saturated with demonic energy] meant a Demon God [a powerful demonic entity of god-like stature] undoubtedly resided within, causing both of them to grow slightly more solemn.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Heaven Wind Path Master and inquired, "Fellow Daoist, you did not inform me beforehand about the presence of this True Demon Domain [a realm forged and ruled by a True Demon, saturated with demonic energy]."

Heaven Wind Path Master [a title for a powerful cultivator who has mastered the path of celestial winds] immediately revealed a bitter smile, speaking with a hint of helplessness, "The last time this old man came here was six hundred thousand years ago."

"Now, having not visited for several hundred thousand years, I naturally did not know it had been targeted by the True Demon Domain [a region of space corrupted and dominated by demonic forces]."

Eldrin Chen then nodded, his expression turning slightly grave as he said, "Since there is a True Demon Domain, it is highly likely that a Demon God [a being of immense demonic power, often a ruler or progenitor of a demonic lineage] resides within. We must still proceed with caution."

"Mm."

Heaven Wind Path Master gave a slight nod of agreement, then mused aloud, "The enemy has not yet detected our presence. Let us first conceal our auras, capture one or two members of the Fiend Race [a general term for races and factions aligned with demonic or malevolent forces], and gauge their strength before making further plans."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded once more and stated, "My spiritual energy is unified and flawless as Primordial One [a state of perfect spiritual unity and purity, the foundation of supreme cultivation], allowing me to perfectly conceal my presence. Leave this task to me."

As his words faded, he silently infiltrated the periphery of the True Demon Domain.

Seizing a moment when no one was watching, he directly captured two Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who practice demonic arts and draw power from malevolent sources] at the Infant Soul Realm [the stage of cultivation where the nascent soul is formed and nurtured] and brought them back into the depths of the void.

Demonic Cultivator at the Infant Soul Realm would not attract the attention of a Demon God, and thus should not cause any significant trouble.

"Fellow Daoist, your speed is truly astonishing."

Watching Eldrin Chen return, Heaven Wind Path Master couldn't help but offer a faint smile.

His gaze fell upon the two Demonic Cultivator in Eldrin Chen's grasp. He immediately sealed the surrounding void, and the two of them began to probe the souls of these captives.

After a short while, they gradually pieced together the origins of this True Demon Domain [a realm corrupted and ruled by powerful demonic beings].

It turned out this True Demon Domain was named the Blood Spring Demon Domain and served as the territory of the Demonic Path [the path of cultivation that embraces demonic and malevolent energies] sect, the Blood Spring Demon Sect.

The Blood Spring Demon Domain was originally a rare Stellar [a celestial body or star with profound spiritual properties] of immortal rank, containing an Immortal Vein [a vein of concentrated, high-grade spiritual energy essential for immortal cultivation]. It was said that orthodox cultivation lineages still existed within the Immortal Domain [a higher realm of existence where immortals reside] that once encompassed it.

Approximately two million years ago, the Blood Spring Patriarch emerged, creating the Blood Spring Great Art [a supreme and vile art of the Blood Spring lineage]. Through mass blood sacrifice, he cultivated himself to the realm of a True Demon [a genuine, high-ranking demonic entity].

This Blood Spring Patriarch cultivated using human blood. Because the art he practiced was excessively evil, he feared becoming a hunted pariah should he ascend.

Furthermore, terrified of retribution from the Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] of the Immortal Realm, he dared not ascend to that higher plane.

Seeing no other path, he went all the way. Using corrupting energies, he utterly defiled that immortal-rank Stellar, transforming it into this Blood Spring Demon Domain, and upon it, he founded the Blood Spring Demon Sect.

Having passed down its legacy for over two million years, the Blood Spring Demon Domain now harbors a total of four True Demon [powerful demonic beings who have ascended to immortality].

After clarifying the strength of the Blood Demon Domain, Eldrin Chen said with a slightly grave expression, "Among the four fiends, two are at the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm and one is at the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm; they are of little concern."

"It is only the Blood Spring Old Demon whose power is truly Extraordinary, his cultivation having actually reached the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm."

Heaven Wind Path Master also wore a solemn look. After a moment's contemplation, he said, "If we join forces, we should be able to suppress them, yet it would be difficult to slay them outright."

"If we do not find the right opportunity and rashly enter the Stellar Ruins [a dangerous, star-scattered expanse of cosmic debris], I fear they could ruin our plans." Read the full novel exclusively on www . audio-novel.com.